What Is the Speed of the Triangular Whatchamacallum?

Thread starter Chupu
Start date Oct 15, 2009

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The discussion centers on the speed of a triangular object, with one participant claiming it is 23 km/h North, while another disagrees. The disagreement prompts a request for clarification on the reasoning behind the differing opinions. Participants are encouraged to share their thought processes to facilitate understanding. The conversation highlights the importance of discussing and analyzing different viewpoints on the topic. Overall, the thread seeks to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the object's speed.

Oct 15, 2009

Chupu

The question and possible answers are in the picture below.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7792/screenshot20091015at806k.png

One of my friend says it is 23 km/h North but I beg to differ.

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Oct 16, 2009

Feldoh

What makes you thing it wouldn't be 23 km/h? Your friends answer seems right to me.

Perhaps we can help you if you explain your thought process as to why that answer seems wrong.

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